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Letter: ‘So let the nay sayers nay say’
Opinion

Letter: ‘So let the nay sayers nay say’

Anna Miller argues Lockheed/Sikorsky privately funded the new White House granite helicopter pad, costing taxpayers nothing.

Sep 28, 2026

Letter: One standard for Ukrainian and Palestinian lives
Opinion

Letter: One standard for Ukrainian and Palestinian lives

Ridgefield physician R. Myles Dickason calls Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez's Ukraine stance hollow without suspending arms funding to Israel.

Sep 28, 2026

Opinion: Washington’s I-645 – Repealing the new 9.9% income tax with a current statutory million-dollar exemption
Opinion

Opinion: Washington’s I-645 – Repealing the new 9.9% income tax with a current statutory million-dollar exemption

Jason Mercier argues I-645 would repeal Washington's new 9.9% income tax before it takes effect in 2028.

Sep 28, 2026

With tax receipts flat, budget hurdles remain for WA leaders
Politics

With tax receipts flat, budget hurdles remain for WA leaders

Washington's new 9.9% high-earner income tax is now forecast to bring in $9.4 billion in 2029-31, but a ballot initiative could repeal it first.

Sep 28, 2026

Clark County Republican Women to host dinner event with Todd Myers
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Clark County Republican Women to host dinner event with Todd Myers

Todd Myers says the past legislative session may be a turning point for Washingtonians on state policy.

Sep 28, 2026

Opinion: Nonpartisan. Not neutral.
Opinion

Opinion: Nonpartisan. Not neutral.

Karen Crowley argues nonpartisanship means refusing to back parties or candidates, not staying silent on policy.

Sep 28, 2026

Letter: ‘The choice is clear … re-elect Rep. John Ley!’
Opinion

Letter: ‘The choice is clear … re-elect Rep. John Ley!’

Amboy's Thomas Schenk backs Rep. John Ley over challenger Deken Letnich in the 18th District, Position 2 race.

Sep 26, 2026

Letter: Equity and safety – Does Share House count?
Opinion

Letter: Equity and safety – Does Share House count?

Peter Bracchi asks why Vancouver protects newer shelters from nearby encampments but offers no comparable buffer around Share House.

Sep 26, 2026

Councilor Michelle Belkot declines League of Women Voters Forum
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Councilor Michelle Belkot declines League of Women Voters Forum

Belkot says she never committed to the forum and calls the League's participant list inaccurate.

Sep 26, 2026

Letter: Count the rent, not just the tents
Opinion

Letter: Count the rent, not just the tents

Teso argues rents and vacancy rates predict homelessness better than drug use, mental illness, or poverty.

Sep 25, 2026

Clark County announces Joint Lobby grand reopening on Oct. 2
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Clark County announces Joint Lobby grand reopening on Oct. 2

Clark County's renovated Joint Lobby reopens Oct. 2 with a ribbon cutting at 4:30 pm and a gallery reception to follow.

Sep 25, 2026

Letter: Eileen Quiring O'Brien in the Lion's Den
Opinion

Letter: Eileen Quiring O'Brien in the Lion's Den

Anna Miller praises Eileen Quiring O'Brien's pledge that the auditor should be beholden to no one but Clark County voters.

Sep 25, 2026

HART responds to questions regarding Vancouver’s ability to ban homeless camps
Politics

HART responds to questions regarding Vancouver’s ability to ban homeless camps

HART says 500+ people live outdoors in Vancouver with no shelter capacity to move them all indoors.

Sep 25, 2026

Letter: ‘John Braun works to protect jobs, grow agricultural trade, cut government waste, and expand energy production to fuel our future’
Opinion

Letter: ‘John Braun works to protect jobs, grow agricultural trade, cut government waste, and expand energy production to fuel our future’

Letter writer Margaret Tweet contrasts John Braun's business record and Navy background with her scrutiny of Marie Gluesenkamp Perez's voting history and name discrepancies.

Sep 24, 2026

WA DOR warned income tax provisions could ‘cause political and optics issues’
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WA DOR warned income tax provisions could ‘cause political and optics issues’

Internal DOR feedback warned SB 6346's complexity could invite legal challenges beyond overturning the 1933 Culliton decision.

Sep 24, 2026

Community invited to Battle Ground Public Schools levy information night
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Community invited to Battle Ground Public Schools levy information night

Battle Ground Public Schools has cut $34M over two years as its financial health score heads toward the state warning range.

Sep 24, 2026

Opinion: Democrats make housing less affordable in Clark County
Opinion

Opinion: Democrats make housing less affordable in Clark County

Rob Anderson argues Clark County's new permit, school, and fire district fees add $17–20M annually to taxpayer burden.

Sep 24, 2026

Is the city of Vancouver pushing an anti-car agenda?
Politics

Is the city of Vancouver pushing an anti-car agenda?

Save Vancouver Streets gathered 6,500+ signatures seeking a voter vote on lane removals, but the city took no action on the initiative.

Sep 23, 2026